Japan Exchange Group has announced or indicated an upward revision to its earnings outlook, with the view expressed that higher trading volumes in cash equities and derivatives will be the main driver of revenue. Attention is therefore focused on trends in the share price and valuation.
The revised earnings outlook, based on higher trading volumes in cash equities and derivatives, is described as closely linked to daily market activity and as boosting earnings power. The new dividend policy, targeting a payout ratio of at least 60%, is described as addressing longstanding concerns.
The share price has risen 41.2% over the past year, while the P/E ratio has remained at 25.7x, indicating that market expectations remain high. The impact of a slowdown in trading volumes is cited as a risk.
As for the fair value outlook, estimates of the company's fair value among retail investors range from approximately ¥1,156 to ¥2,498 per share, with some valuations indicating upside of as much as 8% for the share price.
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